pusher

noun

push·​er ˈpu̇-shər How to pronounce pusher (audio)
: one that pushes
especially : one that pushes illegal drugs

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The set comes with fine, medium, and coarse grinding plates; a food pusher; sausage stuffer tubes; and a cleaning brush. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025 The pusher looks over at me with hands out and an incredulous face — what? Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The greatest pusher of the outside of football’s envelope. Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025 The drawback is that the drone is propelled by an electric pusher motor that gives it a cruising speed of just 49 knots (56 mph, 90 km/h) and an endurance of 16 hours. David Szondy may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pusher

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pusher was in 1591

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“Pusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pusher. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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pusher

noun
push·​er ˈpu̇sh-ər How to pronounce pusher (audio)
1
: one that pushes
2
: a seller of illegal drugs

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